Donald Lear Email & Phone Number

Norfolk, VA, US

Atlanta, Georgia, US

- Support the integration of advanced technology into unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and flight testing UAS.- Develop algorithms and software programming for embedded systems including autopilots, sensors, and payload systems.

• Maintained safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas, ensuring a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement
• Checked the pool for hazardous conditions on arrival
• Performed assigned maintenance and cleaning duties
• Performed hourly chemical tests and referred any chemical balancing needs to head lifeguard
• Attended monthly staff meetings and in-service training

Norfolk, VA, US

• Collaborated with cross-functional team members to construct RC aircraft for the SAE Aero East design competition, placing 3rd in presentation and 8th in flight runs across three attempts
• Experimented with drone configurations for UAV topics course, researching and implementing LIDAR detection systems into rotorcraft quadcopter drones
• Provided technical support for multiple senior design teams with 15-20 members for aircraft structure, avionic configurations, stress loading experiments, hardware design, CAD modeling, and similar topics
• Facilitated outdoor flight testing for the Flying Monarchs and graduate research projects to evaluate effectiveness of aerospace systems
• Oversaw maintenance and operation of laboratories laser cutter and other power tools

Norfolk, VA, US

• TA for multiple engineering courses (Computational Methods, Info Literacy & Research, and Project Management & Design)
• Identified struggling students using custom Excel database and provided individual counseling for 10% of student body, elevating their grades by as much as 50%
• Elevated performance of over 120 students through individual tutoring

• Ensured safety of swimmers and faculty patrons using American Red Cross Lifeguarding standards
• Collaborated with lifeguards at five locations to maintain EAP and ensure rapid response in an emergency
• Maintained effective, positive relationships with the members, participants, and other staff
• Performed pool reception duties, program promotions and registration duties as required
• Performed chemical testing hourly and administered chemicals as needed to maintain ideal pool conditions
• Managed facility operations including completing documentation, cleaning duties, and facility maintenance

• Maintained safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas, ensuring a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement
• Checked the pool for hazardous conditions on arrival
• Performed assigned maintenance and cleaning duties
• Performed hourly chemical tests and referred any chemical balancing needs to head lifeguard
• Attended monthly staff meetings and in-service training

• Created individual lesson plans in math and physics for several high school and college level students
• Primary tutoring subject reported an increase in algebra test scores from 40% to 70%

Greenbelt, MD, US

• Applied mathematics to integrate surface area of sphere using two orbital points
• Engineered MATLAB script to create a program allowing two orbiting satellites to collect data on a planet’s atmospheric gas density
• Presented results to Wallops Island engineering staff and fellow interns

Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Theoretical And Mathematical Physics